Career/Life Confusions…

Hi! I am currently in year 10, yes i know, too early to be thinking about these things since i will probably change my mind later on. But, this issue has been stressing me out for a while.
Should i follow my head or my heart?
My heart says to follow that very minuscule chance and dream of mine to become a marine biologist and help in efforts to save the creatures on this earth. I dream of travelling the world and speaking lots of languages. I am really interested in biology, chemistry, and foreign languages. (these will definitely be my a level subjects)! I also understand that marine biology is very difficult to actually get into. There is a lack of jobs and lack of knowledge to what being in this sector involves.

My head says to become a doctor, which i am also very interested in. I want to help people, but I also don’t want to admit that I am mainly only thinking about the fact that it is a stable job and will lead me to have a stable income. I also don’t really like the fact that it takes so long to qualify, and that I would be tied down to staying in the UK for another 15 years to finish the degree(s) and training. But then I realise that after that, and once i’m done, i can move abroad to places like New Zealand and Australia, etc, where i can engage with the ocean (my biggest passion) even more due to the financial security and lifestyle.

Advice? ⊂((・x・))⊃

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maja1305

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by catwich

Hi! I am currently in year 10, yes i know, too early to be thinking about these things since i will probably change my mind later on. But, this issue has been stressing me out for a while.
Should i follow my head or my heart?
My heart says to follow that very minuscule chance and dream of mine to become a marine biologist and help in efforts to save the creatures on this earth. I dream of travelling the world and speaking lots of languages. I am really interested in biology, chemistry, and foreign languages. (these will definitely be my a level subjects)! I also understand that marine biology is very difficult to actually get into. There is a lack of jobs and lack of knowledge to what being in this sector involves.
My head says to become a doctor, which i am also very interested in. I want to help people, but I also don’t want to admit that I am mainly only thinking about the fact that it is a stable job and will lead me to have a stable income. I also don’t really like the fact that it takes so long to qualify, and that I would be tied down to staying in the UK for another 15 years to finish the degree(s) and training. But then I realise that after that, and once i’m done, i can move abroad to places like New Zealand and Australia, etc, where i can engage with the ocean (my biggest passion) even more due to the financial security and lifestyle.
Advice? ⊂((・x・))⊃

I think that you would be much more satisfied following your heart. Not only is it possible that the uni u will apply to will notice ur passion for the topic and it will be great for ur personal statement, but you will also be so much happier! Do what you like doing and remember this, once you have made a decision you CAN change it. If you decide its not for you, you can change it!!!! Many people go to uni and change their career path after going through everything so dont worry you can alwayssss change it! Dont worry too much, marine biology and going into med has the same subjects as the base for applying so u should be fine. For me personally I realised what I wanted to do while writing the statement so really, go for the marine if its what you feel :smile: